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Page 1: Quick Reference Guide - Pages · Quick Reference Guide to Hospice & Foster Care Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification

Quick Reference Guide To

Care Facilities in Minnesota

2020 Minnesota Building Code & 2020 Minnesota Fire Code

Page 2: Quick Reference Guide - Pages · Quick Reference Guide to Hospice & Foster Care Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification

2020 MBC & 2020 MFC Table 1.1

Quick Reference Guide to Day Care Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements

Type of Licensed Facility MN Rule (MR) or

Statute (MS) Number of Care Recipients

2020 MSBC Occupancy

Classification

State Regulatory

Agency

When Sprinklers are Required (3)

Fire Alarm & Detection Requirements (8) (as amended)

Accessibility MN Rule

1341

Ch

ild C

are

(Day

Car

e) <

24

ho

urs

per

day

Family Child Care Home (4) MS 245A &

MR 9502.0315 to MR 9502.0445

Up to 10 Care Recipients with < 6 children below 5 years of age.

R-3 Dwelling Unit

DHS None Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC

907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Not Required

Group Child Care Home (4) MS 245A &

MR 9502.0315 to MR 9502.0445

11-14 Care Recipients R-3

Dwelling Unit DHS None

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide

Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Not Required

Child Care Center MS 245A &

MR 9503.0005 to MR 9503.0170

More than 5 but < 100 Care Recipients < 30 months of age & each room at, and with an exit at the level of exit discharge.

E DHS Fire Areas > 12,000 SF or Care Areas below level of

exit discharge (1) (6)

Fire Alarm & Detection required: IBC & IFC 907.2.3

Required

Child Care Center MS 245A &

MR 9503.0005 to MR 9503.0170

More than 5 Care Recipients greater than 30 months of age.

E DHS Fire Areas > 12,000 SF or Care Areas below level of

exit discharge (1) (6)

Fire Alarm & Detection required: IBC & IFC 907.2.3

Required

Child Care Center MS 245A &

MR 9503.0005 to MR 9503.0170

More than 5 Care Recipients < 30 months of age and less.

I-4 DHS Required (1) (9) Fire Alarm/Smoke Alarms per

907.2.6, Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required

Ad

ult

Day

Car

e <

24

h

ou

rs p

er d

ay

Adult Day Care Center/

Adult Day Services Center

MS 245A & MR 9555.9600 to

MR 9555.9730

6 or more Care Recipients, all may or may not be capable of self preservation

I-4 DHS Required (1) (9) Fire Alarm/Smoke Alarms per

907.2.6, Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required

Adult Day Care Center/

Adult Day Services Center

MS 245A & MR 9555.9600 to

MR 9555.9730

6 or more Care Recipients but not more than 50% of the Care Recipients not capable of self preservation. See

MSFC 8102 for additional requirements

E DHS Fire Areas > 12,000 SF or Care Areas below level of

exit discharge (1) (6)

Fire Alarm & Detection required: IBC & IFC 907.2.3

Required

Footnotes: (1) An NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system is required per code. (2) An NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13-D fire sprinkler system is required per code. (3) Refer to license for special sprinkler installation requirements (4) Usually within the caregivers residence. (5) Combined area on all floors, excluding garages. (6) See MR 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems for more restrictive thresholds if adopted by

municipality (7) For the purposes of these provisions, fire walls, party walls, or attached multiple fire resistant

exterior walls shall only create separate buildings where providing separation from occupancies other than Group R.

(8) See MR 1305.0907, MR 7511.0907 and the specific IBC/IFC Section for exceptions. (9) See IBC or IFC Section 903.2.6 for exceptions.

Key: DHS= Department of Human Services- www.dhs.state.mn.us MDH= Department of Health- www.health.state.mn.us DLI= Department of Labor and Industry- www.dli.mn.gov SFM= State Fire Marshal- www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Additional Resources 3/31/20 For MN Statutes or MN Rule see: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/ For information on licensing see: www.state.mn.us/license/content.do?mode=search For a listing of licensed health care facilities see: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm & HTTP://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/ For requirements for plans and specifications prepared by a MN licensed architect or engineer see: http://mn.gov/aelslagid/index.html

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2020 MBC & 2020 MFC Table 1.2

Quick Reference Guide to Supervised Living Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements

Type of Licensed Facility MN Rule (MR)

or Statute (MS)

Number of Care Recipients 2020 MSBC Occupancy

Classification

State Regulatory

Agency

When Sprinklers are Required (4)

Fire Alarm & Detection Requirements (7) (as amended)

Accessibility MN Rule 1341

Sup

ervi

sed

Liv

ing

Faci

litie

s

Class A-1 MS 144.50 &

MR 4665 6 or fewer Care Recipients- all capable of

self preservation

R-3 Dwelling

Unit

MDH DLI

> 4,500 SF (3) (5) (6)

Smoke alarms required: IBC 907.2.10.2; Carbon Monoxide

Alarms required: IBC 915.1 NOT Required

Class A-2 MS 144.50 &

MR 4665 7-16 Care Recipients- all capable of self

preservation R-4

Condition 1

MDH DLI

Required (2) Smoke alarms required: IBC

907.2.10.2; Carbon Monoxide Alarms required: IBC 915.1

Required: 1 Accessible,

Remainder Type B Also may include: Rule

36 Intensive Residential Treatment Services

MR 9520.0500 to MR

9520.0670

DHS MDH DLI

Class A-2 MS 144.50 &

MR 4665 More than 16 Care Recipients- all

capable of self preservation

I-1 Condition 1

MDH DLI Required (2)

Smoke alarms required: IBC 907.2.6, 907.2.10.2; Carbon Monoxide

Alarms required: IBC 915.1

Required: 4% Accessible,

Remainder Type B

Also may include: Rule 26 Sexually Dangerous

MR 9515.3000 to MR

9515.3110 I-3

DHS MDH DLI

Required (1) Smoke alarms required: IBC 907.2.6 Required:

3% Accessible

Class B-1 MS 144.50 &

MR 4665 6 or fewer residents- all of whom may NOT be capable of self-preservation

R-3

MDH DLI

Required (3) Smoke alarms required: IBC

907.2.10.2; Carbon Monoxide Alarms required: IBC 915.1

Type B Units required if > 3 Sleeping Units

Also may include: Rule 32 Detox Service

Program

MR 9530.6510 to MR

9530.6590

DHS MDH DLI

Class B-2

MS 144.50 & MR 4665

7-16 Care Recipients- all of whom may NOT be capable of self-preservation

R-4 Condition 2

MDH DLI Required (2)

Smoke alarms required: IBC 907.2.10.2; Carbon Monoxide

Alarms required: IBC 915.1

Required: 1 Accessible,

Remainder Type B

Class B-3

MS 144.50 & MR 4665

More than 16 Care Recipients- SOME of whom require limited verbal or physical

assistance with self-preservation

I-1 Condition 2

MDH DLI

Required (1)

Smoke alarms required: IBC 907.2.6.1, 907.2.10.2; Carbon Monoxide Alarms required: IBC

915.1

Required: 4% Accessible,

Remainder Type B

More than 16 Care Recipients- all of whom may NOT be capable of self-

preservation I-2

MDH DLI Required (1)

Smoke alarms required: IBC 907.2.6.2; Carbon Monoxide Alarms

required: IBC 915.1

Public Areas: Req’d Patient Rooms: 50% Accessible

with MDH Toilet Rooms

Footnotes: (1) An NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system is required per code. (2) An NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13-D fire sprinkler system is required per code. (3) Refer to license for special sprinkler installation requirements (4) Usually within the caregivers residence. (5) Combined area on all floors, excluding garages. (6) For the purposes of these provisions, fire walls, party walls, or attached multiple fire resistant exterior walls

shall only create separate buildings where providing separation from occupancies other than Group R.

(7) See MR 1305.0907, MR 7511.0907 and the specific IBC/IFC Section for exceptions.

(8) See IBC or IFC Section 903.2.6 for exceptions. Key: DHS= Department of Human Services- www.dhs.state.mn.us MDH= Department of Health- www.health.state.mn.us DLI= Department of Labor and Industry- www.dli.mn.gov SFM= State Fire Marshal- www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Additional Resources 3/31/20 For MN Statutes or MN Rule see: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/ For information on licensing see: www.state.mn.us/license/content.do?mode=search For a listing of licensed health care facilities see: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm & HTTP://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/ For requirements for plans and specifications prepared by a MN licensed architect or engineer see: http://mn.gov/aelslagid/index.html

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2020 MBC & 2020 MFC Table 1.3

Quick Reference Guide to Hospice & Foster Care Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements

Type of Licensed Facility MN Rule (MR) or

Statute (MS) Number of Care Recipients

2020 MSBC Occupancy

Classification

State Regulatory

Agency

When Sprinklers are Required (3)

Fire Alarm & Detection Requirements (8) (as amended)

Accessibility MN Rule

1341

Ho

spic

e

Residential Hospice Facility (6)

MS 144A.75 & MR 4664

1-5 Terminally Ill Care Recipients R-3 MDH DLI

Required (2) (7)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10 Carbon Monoxide

Detection required: IBC 915.1.1; Carbon Monoxide Alarms required:

IBC 915.1

If > 3 Sleeping

Units; Type B units

Residential Hospice Facility (6)

MS 144A.75 & MR 4664

6-12 Terminally Ill Care Recipients R-4

Condition 2 MDH DLI Required (2) (7)

Fire Alarm/Smoke Alarms per 907.2.10, Carbon Monoxide

Detection required: IBC 915.1.1; Carbon Monoxide Alarms required:

IBC 915.1

(1) Accessible Unit; If > 3 Sleeping

Units; Type B units

Ad

ult

Fost

er C

are

Adult Foster Care Home (4) (aka Rule 203)

MS 245A, MS 245D.02 & MS

245D.21- MS245D.26,

MR9555.5105-

1-5 Impaired Adults R-3

Dwelling Unit DHS > 4,500 SF (2) (5) (8)

Smoke Alarms Required: IBC 907.2.10; Carbon Monoxide Alarms required: IBC 915.1

Not Required Community Residential

Setting

Ch

ild F

ost

er

Car

e

Foster Care (4)

MS 245A & MR 2960.3000 to

MR 2060.3340

1-6 Foster Children without severe disability or assisted medical

technology R-3 Dwelling Unit

DHS > 4,500 SF (2) (5) (8) Smoke Alarms Required: IBC 907.2.10; Carbon Monoxide Alarms required: IBC 915.1

Not Required

1-4 Foster Children with medical or special care services

Footnotes: (1) An NFPA 13 or 13-R fire sprinkler system is required per code. (2) An NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13-D fire sprinkler system is required per code. (3) Refer to license for special sprinkler installation requirements (4) Usually within the caregivers residence. (5) Combined area on all floors, excluding garages. (6) If federally certified shall also meet NFPA 101 Chapters 18 & 19 as applicable. (7) IF federally certified an NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system is required. (8) For the purposes of these provisions, fire walls, party walls, or attached multiple fire resistant

exterior walls shall only create separate buildings where providing separation from occupancies other than Group R.

(9) See MR 1305.0907, MR 7511.0907 and the specific IBC/IFC Section for exceptions.

Key: DHS= Department of Human Services- https://mn.gov/dhs/ MDH= Department of Health- www.health.state.mn.us DLI= Department of Labor and Industry- www.dli.mn.gov SFM= State Fire Marshal- www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Additional Resources 3/31/20 For MN Statutes or MN Rule see: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/ For information on licensing see: www.state.mn.us/license/content.do?mode=search For a listing of licensed health care facilities see: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm & HTTP://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/ For requirements for plans and specifications prepared by a MN licensed architect or engineer see: http://mn.gov/aelslagid/index.html

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2020 MBC & 2020 MFC Table 1.4

Quick Reference Guide to Housing with Services and Assisted Living Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements

Type of Licensed Facility MN Rule (MR) or

Statute (MS) Number of Care Recipients

2020 MSBC Occupancy

Classification

State Regulatory Agency

When Sprinklers are Required (3)

Fire Alarm & Detection Requirements (8) (as amended)

Accessibility MN Rule 1341

Ho

usi

ng

wit

h S

ervi

ces

Faci

lity

Housing with Services Establishment

MS 144D

1-5 Adult residents > 80% 55 yrs of age unless registered under

144D.025

R-3 Dwelling Unit

(10)

MDH

> 4,500 SF (2) (4) (5)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Not Required May Also Provide: Assisted Living Services &

Dementia Care MS 144G

Personal Care Services Provided by MDH Licensed Class A or F Home

Care Provider

Housing with Services Establishment

MS 144D

6-16 Adult residents > 80% 55 yrs of age unless registered under

144D.025

R-4 Condition 1 (10)

MDH

Required (1) Smoke Alarms required: IBC &

IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required: 1 Accessible

unit, Remainder:

Type B May Also Provide:

Assisted Living Services MS 144G

R-4 Condition 2

(10)

Personal Care Services Provided by MDH Licensed Class A or F Home

Care Provider Housing with Services

Establishment MS 144D

> 16 Adult residents > 80% 55 yrs of age unless registered under

144D.025

I-1 Condition 1 (10)

MDH

Required (1) Smoke Alarms required: IBC &

IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required: 4% Accessible,

Remainder: Type B

May Also Provide: Assisted Living Services

MS 144G I-1 Condition 2 (10)

Personal Care Services Provided by MDH Licensed Class A or F Home

Care Provider

Assisted Living Dementia Care

MS 144G > 6 residents are

not capable of self-preservation I-2

DLI/CCLD MDH (after 8/2021)

Required (1) Smoke Alarms required: IBC &

IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required: 4% Accessible,

Remainder: Type B

Foo

tno

tes:

(1) An NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system is required. (2) An NFPA 13, 13-R or 13-D fire sprinkler system is required. (3) Refer to license for special sprinkler installation requirements. (4) Usually within the care-givers residence. (5) Combined area on all floors, excluding garages. (6) See MR 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems for more restrictive thresholds if adopted by municipality

(7) For the purposes of these provisions, fire walls, party walls, or attached multiple fire resistant exterior walls shall only create separate buildings where providing separation from occupancies other than Group R.

(8) See MR 1305.0907, MR 7511.0907 and the specific IBC/IFC Section for exceptions. (9) See IBC or IFC Section 903.2.6 for exceptions. (10) Group R & I-1 Occupancies require ALL residents to be capable of self-preservation.

Key:

DHS= Department of Human Services- www.dhs.state.mn.us MDH= Department of Health- www.health.state.mn.us

DLI= Department of Labor and Industry- www.dli.mn.gov SFM= State Fire Marshal- www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Additional Resources 3/31/20 For MN Statutes or MN Rule see: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/ For information on licensing see: www.state.mn.us/license/content.do?mode=search For a listing of licensed health care facilities see: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm & HTTP://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/ For requirements for plans and specifications prepared by a MN licensed architect or engineer see: http://mn.gov/aelslagid/index.html

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2020 MBC & 2020 MFC Table 1.5

Quick Reference Guide to Boarding Care & Boarding and Lodging Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements

Type of Licensed Facility MN Rule (MR)

or Statute (MS)

Number of Care Recipients 2020 MSBC Occupancy

Classification

State Regulatory

Agency

When Sprinklers are Required (3)

Fire Alarm & Detection Requirements (8) (as amended)

Accessibility MN Rule 1341

Bo

ard

ing

Car

e

Boarding Care Home (4)

MS 144.50 & MR 4655

< 5 Residents R-3 Dwelling

Unit (9) MDH DLI

Required (2) (7)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide

Detection & Alarms required: IBC 915 Not Required

Boarding Care Home

MS 144.50 & MR 4655

6-16 Residents All capable of responding to an

emergency situation to complete evacuation without assistance

R-4 Condition 1

(9)

MDH DLI

Required (1) Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC

907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection & Alarms required: IBC 915

Required: 1 Accessible Unit, remainder Type B Units

Boarding Care Home

MS 144.50 & MR 4655

> 16 Residents All capable of responding to an

emergency situation to complete evacuation without assistance

I-1 Condition 1

(9)

MDH DLI Required (1)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide

Detection & Alarms required: IBC 915

(1) Accessible Unit; If > 3 Sleeping Units; Type B units

Bo

ard

ing

& L

od

gin

g

Boarding & Lodging MS 157 & MR 4625

< 16 Residents in sleeping rooms OR

< 2 dwelling units R-3 (9)

MDH

Required (2) Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC

907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection & Alarms required: IBC 915

Require: If > 3 sleeping units: All Type B Units

Also may include Rule 36 Intensive

Residential Treatment Services

MR 9520.0500 to

MR 9520.0670

DHS MDH

Boarding & Lodging MS 157 & MR 4625

> 16 Residents in sleeping rooms OR

> 2 Dwelling Units R-2 (9) MDH Required (1)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide

Detection & Alarms required: IBC 915

Required: Accessible Units and Type B Units per MR 1341

< 3

0 D

ays

Boarding & Lodging

MS 157 & MR 4625

Bed & Breakfast with > 6 guest rooms Boarding Houses with > 10 occupants

R-1 MDH Required

(1), (6), (7)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.1 Carbon Monoxide

Detection & Alarms required: IBC 915

Required: Accessible Units and Type B Units per MR 1341

Boarding & Lodging

MS 157 & MR 4625

Bed & Breakfast with < 5 guest rooms

R-3 Dwelling

Unit MDH

> 4,500 sq. ft. (2) (5) (6) Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC

907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection & Alarms required: IBC 915

Not Required

Boarding Houses with < 10 occupants R-3 Required (2) Require: If > 3 sleeping units: All Type

B Units

Footnotes: (1) An NFPA 13 or 13-R fire sprinkler system is required per code. (2) An NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13-D fire sprinkler system is required per code. (3) Refer to license for special sprinkler installation requirements (4) Usually within the caregivers residence. (5) Combined area on all floors, excluding garages. (6) For the purposes of these provisions, fire walls, party walls, or attached multiple fire resistant

exterior walls shall only create separate buildings where providing separation from occupancies other than Group R.

(7) Multi-units resort buildings, as defined in MS 157.15 and licensed by MDH, with less than 9250 sq. ft. of building area.

(8) See MR 1305.0907, MR 7511.0907 and the specific IBC/IFC Section for exceptions. (9) All residents in Group I & R occupancies must be capable of self preservation without assistance.

Key: DHS= Department of Human Services- www.dhs.state.mn.us MDH= Department of Health- www.health.state.mn.us DLI= Department of Labor and Industry- www.dli.mn.gov SFM= State Fire Marshal- www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Additional Resources 3/31/20 For MN Statutes or MN Rule see: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/ For information on licensing see: www.state.mn.us/license/content.do?mode=search For a listing of licensed health care facilities see: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm & HTTP://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/ For requirements for plans and specifications prepared by a MN licensed architect or engineer see: http://mn.gov/aelslagid/index.html

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2020 MBC & 2020 MFC Table 1.6

Quick Reference Guide to Senior Housing & Congregate Residence Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements

Type of Licensed Facility

MN Rule (MR) or Statute

(MS)

Number of Residents 2020 MSBC Occupancy

Classification

State Regulatory

Agency

When Sprinklers are Required (3)

Fire Alarm & Detection Requirements (8) (as amended)

Accessibility MN Rule 1341

Sen

ior

Ho

usi

ng

Senior Housing (See MR 1305.0310)

> 2 dwelling units AND

Scoped per MN Rule 1305

R-2 None Required (1) Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC

907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required: Accessible units and Type B units per MR 1341

amendments to IBC 1107.6.1

Senior Housing

2 dwelling units AND

Scoped per MN Rule 1305

R-3 None Required (2) Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC

907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required: If > 3 resident sleeping units; Type B units

(See MR 1305.0310)

1 dwelling unit AND

Scoped per MN Rule 1305

R-3 Dwelling Unit

None > 4,500 sq. ft. (2) (4) (5)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection

required: IBC 915.1.1 Not Required

Co

ngr

egat

e R

esid

ence

Congregate Residence (3) < 16 Residents R-3 None Required (2) Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC

907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required: If > 3 resident sleeping units; Type B units

Congregate Residence (3) > 16 Residents R-2 None Required (1) Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC

907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required: Accessible units and Type B units per MR 1341

amendments to IBC 1107.6.1

Footnotes: (1) An NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system is required per code. (2) An NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13-D fire sprinkler system is required per code. (3) No “Personal Care Service” provided. (4) Combined area on all floors, excluding garages. (5) For the purposes of these provisions, fire walls, party walls, or attached multiple fire resistant

exterior walls shall only create separate buildings where providing separation from occupancies other than Group R.

(6) See MR 1305.0907, MR 7511.0907 and the specific IBC/IFC Section for exceptions.

Key: DHS= Department of Human Services- www.dhs.state.mn.us MDH= Department of Health- www.health.state.mn.us DLI= Department of Labor and Industry- www.dli.mn.gov SFM= State Fire Marshal- www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Additional Resources 3/31/20 For MN Statutes or MN Rule see: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/ For information on licensing see: www.state.mn.us/license/content.do?mode=search For a listing of licensed health care facilities see: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm & HTTP://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/ For requirements for plans and specifications prepared by a MN licensed architect or engineer see: http://mn.gov/aelslagid/index.html

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2020 MBC & 2020 MFC Table 1.7

Quick Reference Guide to Day Services & Chemical Dependency Facilities in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements

Type of Licensed Facility MN Rule (MR)

or Statute (MS)

Number of Residents

2020 MSBC Occupancy Classificatio

n

State Regulatory

Agency

When Sprinklers are Required (3)

Fire Alarm & Detection Requirements (8) (as amended)

Accessibility MN Rule 1341

Day

Ser

vice

s

Family Adult Day Services (4)

MS 245A.143 < 8 impaired adults R-3

Dwelling Unit

DHS > 4,500 sq. ft.

(2) (5) (7)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide

Detection required: IBC 915.1.1 Not Required

Day Services Facility

MS 245A, MS 245D.21, MS 245D.22, MS 245D.27

to MS 245D.29

Adult (9) DHS Based upon occupancy

Based upon occupancy Based upon occupancy

Ch

emic

al D

epen

den

cy T

reat

men

t P

rogr

am

Chemical Dependency Treatment Program-

Outpatient (<24 hours) MS 245G N/A

B Ambulatory Care Facility

DHS DLI

If > 4 care recipients; if > 1 care recipient

above or below the level of exit discharge. (1)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.2.1

Required

Chemical Dependency Treatment Program-

Residential MS 245G < 5 Care Recipients

R-3 Dwelling

Unit DHS > 4,500 sq. ft. (2)

(5) (7)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide

Detection required: IBC 915.1.1 Not Required

Chemical Dependency Treatment Program-

Residential

MS 245G, MS 157 & MR 4625

6-16 Residents All capable of responding to an emergency situation

to complete evacuation

R-4 Condition 1

(10) DHS Required (1)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide

Detection required: IBC 915.1.1

Required: 1- Accessible unit and remainder Type B units per MR

1341 amendments to IBC 1107.6.1

Chemical Dependency Treatment Program-

Residential

MS 245G MS 157 & MR 4625

> 16 Residents I-1

(10) DHS Required (1)

Smoke Alarms required: IBC & IFC 907.2.10.2 Carbon Monoxide

Detection required: IBC 915.1.1 Required: 4% Accessible units

Footnotes: (1) An NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system is required per code. (2) An NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13-D fire sprinkler system is required per code. (3) Refer to license for special sprinkler installation requirements. (4) Usually within the caregiver’s residence. (5) Combined area on all floors, excluding garages. (6) See MR 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems for more restrictive thresholds if adopted by the municipality. (7) For the purposes of these provisions, fire walls, party walls, or attached multiple fire resistant exterior walls

shall only create separate buildings where providing separation from occupancies other than Group R.

(8) See MR 1305.0907, MR 7511.0907 and the specific IBC/IFC Section for exceptions. (9) Occupancy classification based on primary space available, scheduling of activities at

other service sites and space requirements of all persons receiving services at the facility.

(10) All care recipients capable of responding to an emergency without assistance. Key: DHS= Department of Human Services- www.dhs.state.mn.us MDH= Department of Health- www.health.state.mn.us DLI= Department of Labor and Industry- www.dli.mn.gov SFM= State Fire Marshal- www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Additional Resources 3/31/20 For MN Statutes or MN Rule see: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/ For information on licensing see: www.state.mn.us/license/content.do?mode=search For a listing of licensed health care facilities see: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm & HTTP://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/ For requirements for plans and specifications prepared by a MN licensed architect or engineer see: http://mn.gov/aelslagid/index.html

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2020 MBC & 2020 MFC Table 1.8

Quick Reference Guide to Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ambulatory Care Facilities & Outpatient Clinics in Minnesota See the Minnesota Building Code and the Minnesota Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements

Type of Licensed Facility MN Rule (MR) or

Statute (MS) Number of Care

Recipients

2020 MSBC Occupancy

Classification

State Regulatory

Agency

When Sprinklers are Required (3)

Fire Alarm & Detection Requirements (8) (as amended)

Accessibility MN Rule 1341

> 2

4 H

ou

r C

are

Hospital (Acute Care Facility)

MS 144.50 – MS 144.58, MS 626.557, MS 626.558,

MR 4640, MR 4645

> 5 Patients incapable of self preservation

I-2 Condition 2

MDH DLI

Required (1)

Smoke Alarms Required: IBC 907.2.6.2

Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1

Public Areas: Req’d Patient Rooms: 10%

Accessible; Remainder Type B

Rehab rooms: 100% Accessible

Nursing Home (Skilled Nursing Facility)

MS 144A.02- MS 144A.18, MS 144.651,

MS 144.652 & MR 4658

> 5 Patients incapable of self preservation

I-2 Condition 1

MDH DLI Required (1)

Smoke Alarms Required: IBC 907.2.6.2

Carbon Monoxide Detection required: IBC 915.1

Public Areas: Req’d Patient Rooms: 50% Accessible with MDH

Toilet Rooms; Rehab rooms: 100% Accessible with MDH

Toilet Rooms

< 2

4 h

ou

rs C

are

Ambulatory Care Facility (Outpatient Surgical

Center) MS 144.55,

MS 144.122, & MR 4675

Persons who are rendered incapable of

self-preservation by the services provided

B MDH DLI

> 4 Care Recipients incapable of self preservation or > 1

Care Recipient incapable of self preservation located at other than the level of exit

discharge. (1) (3) Smoke Alarms Required: IBC

907.2.2 Required

Also Includes: End-Stage Renal Disease Facility

(Kidney Dialysis) located at other than the level of exit

discharge

Required (1)

Outpatient Clinic

Persons who are NOT rendered incapable of

self-preservation by the services provided

B MDH Not Required (3) Not Required Required Also Includes: End-Stage Renal Disease Facility

(Kidney Dialysis) located at the level of exit discharge

Footnotes: (1) An NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system is required per code. (2) Refer to license for special sprinkler installation requirements (3) See MR 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems for more restrictive thresholds if adopted by municipality. (4) See MR 1305.0907, MR 7511.0907 and the specific IBC/IFC Section for exceptions.

Key: DHS= Department of Human Services- www.dhs.state.mn.us MDH= Department of Health- www.health.state.mn.us DLI= Department of Labor and Industry- www.dli.mn.gov SFM= State Fire Marshal- www.dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm

Additional Resources 3/31/20

For MN Statutes or MN Rule see: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/ For information on licensing see: www.state.mn.us/license/content.do?mode=search For a listing of licensed health care facilities see: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm & HTTP://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/ For requirements for plans and specifications prepared by a MN licensed architect or engineer see: http://mn.gov/aelslagid/index.html